Ham Asparagus Delight With Mushroom-cheese Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen asparagus spears

4 English muffins, split and toasted

8 (3 inch) slices cooked ham

1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

Paprika

Cook asparagus according to package directions; drain. Place English muffin halves, cut side up, on a 15 x 10 x 1 inch jelly roll pan. Place one slice ham on each English muffin half; arrange 4 asparagus spears on top. Spoon about 2 tablespoons Mushroom-Cheese Sauce over each; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese each and sprinkle with paprika. Broil sandwiches 6 inches from heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve immediately. Serves 8.MUSHROOM-CHEESE SAUCE (for Ham

Asparagus Delight Sandwich)

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Method

Saute' mushrooms and onion in butter in heavy saucepan until tender; add flour, stirring until smooth.

Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Gradually add milk and wine and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and bubbly.

Beat egg yolk; stir in some hot mixture with the yolk and combine with hot mixture, stirring constantly.

Continue cooking another 3 minutes.

Stir in half & half, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg and pepper.

Cook until thoroughly heated, stirring but do not boil.

Yields 1 1/2 cups.

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